Finance Manager Job at Kendal, Cumbria Full Time NEW

I’m currently working exclusively with a well-established and growing business in the Kendal area to recruit an experienced Management Accountant.

This is a broad and commercially focused finance role, reporting directly to the leadership team and offering exposure across multiple entities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. It would suit a hands-on accountant who enjoys ownership, variety, and working closely with operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities using Xero
• Processing sales transactions, including additional sales items and incentives
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, VAT, WIP, and other control accounts
• Processing ad-hoc supplier and business payments across group entities
• Weekly payroll processing for a small employee base
• Preparation and submission of Group VAT and CIS returns
• Statutory reporting and filing requirements, including submissions to Companies House
• Producing cost-to-date reporting and financial analysis for internal stakeholders
• Updating project cost of sales and monitoring financial performance
• Preparing weekly and monthly management reporting packs
• Cash flow forecasting and supporting preparation of forecast financial statements
• Producing monthly compliance and reporting packs for external funders
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supporting year-end audit processes and liaising with external auditors

Candidate Profile

You will ideally be:

• Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA / CIMA / ACA preferred)
• Experienced in management accounts preparation within an SME or multi-entity environment
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of the finance function
• Strong on systems, with experience of cloud-based accounting software
• Detail-oriented, commercially aware, and able to build relationships across the business

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, privately owned business with ambitious growth plans, where finance plays a key role in commercial decision-making.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please apply directly or contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose.

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